Q: Is Contractor Permit compulsory for works to be carried out onboard vessels and open yard?

Yes, Contractor Permit is compulsory . Contractors requesting to do maintenance, repairs and other forms of ancillary works on vessel or at open yard/warehouse must apply for a contractor permit from the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Department. The Contractor Permit and Risk Assessment are to be submitted to the Safety counter at Pass and Permit office or can be submitted on JP-Online for approval. A Safety Assessor must be arranged by the company requesting for the service. The Safety Assessor after inspecting the site will provide an Inspection certificate to Jurong Port for the Contractor Permit to be approved. The works are to be carried out only in specified areas in the permit. A fee of $100.00 (exclusive of 7% GST) will also be levied. (1) Login to JP-Online (2) Select “Other Services” (3) Select “GB Misc Application” (4) Under the type of application, choose “Contractor Permit” (5) Key in Date From /To (6) Click Submit at Application Status (7) Click Add (8) Complete the form & Submit.

Question 1

Demerit Point Scheme (DPS)– What is the purpose for the implementation?

commercialadmin · Accepted Answer

Demerit Point Scheme (DPS) is introduced to align Port Safety with Jurong Port's Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) mission and vision. Mission Jurong Port is a multi-purpose port operator that provide facilities and services to the shipping and logistics industry. Jurong Port aims to provide an Environmentally-Friendly, Healthy and Safe (EHS) Workplace. Vision We are committed to provide all stakeholders with an incident-free, Environmentally-Friendly, Healthy and Safe (EHS) workplace, including staff, contractors, tenants, lessees, visitors and port community operating within Jurong Port. Policy Objectives: Jurong Port management is committed to achieving Environmentally-Friendly, Healthy and Safe (EHS) excellence and an incident-free workplace through:

Compliance with all applicable legislation and other requirements
Competency building through comprehensive training and robust work processes
Cultural promotion through Environmentally-Friendly, Healthy and Safe (EHS) programs and initiatives to continually improve Environmentally-Friendly, Healthy and Safe (EHS) performance
Communication at all levels to enhance effectiveness of Compliance, Competency Building and Cultural promotion

Demerit Point Scheme (DPS) is part of an on-going effort by Jurong Port to define its role as an occupier and to ensure its compliance with the Workplace, Safety and Health Act 2006 (“WSH Act”). Demerit Point Scheme (DPS), together with several other safety implementations such as training/dialogues/courses, issuance of permits-to-work and safety management system, aims to provide a safe and healthy working environment for all port users. Under Demerit Point Scheme (DPS), the Port will impose sanctions (demerit points and fines) on non-compliant port users – individuals and/or their employer-companies. Non-complaint port users may face debarment from the port if more than 24 demerit points is accumulated over a 24- month period.

Question 2

What are the infringement categories that the rules are applied?

commercialadmin · Accepted Answer

Demerit Point Scheme (DPS) consists of rules which fall under the following categories:

Safety (including health and environment);
Security;
Traffic;
Operation;
Human Resource (HR) (including those requirements for work permit and labour law)

A Notice of Infringement (NOI) is issued for infringement committed in the port.

Question 3

What are the penalties for infringements?

commercialadmin · Accepted Answer

For any infringement committed, the offender will be penalised according to the classification of offence as per the table shown below.

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3634" src="https://www.jp.com.sg/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Penalties-for-infringement.jpg" alt="" width="688" height="225" />

Question 4

How should I settle the payment of the penalty fees?

commercialadmin · Accepted Answer

Upon receipt of Sanction Notice, offender shall either:

Proceed to pay the enforcement charge with the notice at Jurong Port Pass Office within 7 working days from date of Notice

OR

Log an appeal against the infringement within 7 working days from the date of the Notice.

Question 5

What would be the outcome when the offender does not act on the notice?

commercialadmin · Accepted Answer

If the offender does not take any actions within 7 working days period, offender’s pass will be suspended temporarily until necessary actions has been carried out by the company and or the offender.
To have the suspension lifted, the offender is required to settle the summon (if any) and to go for counselling.

Question 6

How do I submit an appeal against the Notice of Infringement (NOI) issued to me?

commercialadmin · Accepted Answer

Upon receipt of Sanction Notice, offender who wish to appeal must make an appeal request via JP-Online within 7 working days (from date of Notice). (1) Go to https://www.jurongportonline.com/JPPASS/ (2) Under Demerit Points System (DPS), select Appeal Request

(3) Under Appeal Type, select “Company OR Individual Appeal Request”

(4) Key in Notice Serial No. (5) Key in Company Code / Identification No. (6) Click ADD. The decision of the Appeal Board is final. Appeal Result Notice will be mailed to the offender notifying the outcome.

Question 7

Is Contractor Permit compulsory for works to be carried out onboard vessels and open yard?

commercialadmin · Accepted Answer

Yes, Contractor Permit is compulsory.

Contractors requesting to do maintenance, repairs and other forms of ancillary works on vessel or at open yard/warehouse must apply for a contractor permit from the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Department. The Contractor Permit and Risk Assessment are to be submitted to the Safety counter at Pass and Permit office or can be submitted on JP-Online for approval.

A Safety Assessor must be arranged by the company requesting for the service. The Safety Assessor after inspecting the site will provide an Inspection certificate to Jurong Port for the Contractor Permit to be approved. The works are to be carried out only in specified areas in the permit.

A fee of $100.00 (exclusive of 7% GST) will also be levied.

(1) Login to JP-Online

(2) Select “Other Services”

(3) Select “GB Misc Application”

(4) Under the type of application, choose “Contractor Permit”

(5) Key in Date From /To

(6) Click Submit at Application Status

(7) Click Add

(8) Complete the form & Submit.

(1) Login to JP-Online (2) Select “Other Services” (3) Select “GB Misc Application”

(4) Under the type of application, choose “Contractor Permit” (5) Key in Date From /To (6) Click Submit at Application Status (7) Click Add (8) Complete the form & Submit.

Question 8

What is required for the application for Hot Work Permit?

commercialadmin · Accepted Answer

Hot Work Permit is required where cutting/welding works need to be carried out either at the yard, warehouse and or onboard vessel.
For hot work onboard vessel, a Safety Assessor need to be appointed by the Agent/Contractor.
The Safety Assessor will check and gas free the area that is to be worked before providing an approval notice to the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Department.
The Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Department will then approve the Hot Work Permit application. A fee for the application would be imposed.

(1) Login to JP-Online (2) Select “Other Services” (3) Select “GB Misc Application”

(4) Under the type of application, choose “Hot Work Permit” (5) Key in Date From /To (6) Click Submit at Application Status (7) Click Add (8) Complete the form & Submit.

Question 9

Is a fireman required for Hot Work operation?

commercialadmin · Accepted Answer

A fireman is required to be on standby throughout the entire period of operation. The fireman is to be appointed by the contractor. The charges for the appointment of the fireman is paid for by the contractor.

Question 10

What are the requirements for the entry or exit of crew?

commercialadmin · Accepted Answer

Entry and exit of ship crew is managed by the Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA).
The vessel owner's Agent must submit the crew list in Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA) website to register the mentioned crew.
For entry, the Agent will have to disembark the crew at checkpoint at the main gate. The particulars are then verified and allowed entry into the port for reporting to vessel.
For exit, the process is repeated. After verification by Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA) at the main gate, the crew can be allowed to exit the port.

Question 11

What are the requirements for the entry or exit of personnel?

commercialadmin · Accepted Answer

A Short Term or Long Term Pass is required for entry into the port. Supporting document (company letter and/or Authorised Ship Number) is also needed. The pass will be scanned and biometric done prior to entry.

Question 12

What are the requirements for cargo declaration at Gate-in/Gate-Out?

commercialadmin · Accepted Answer

For entry by trailers with general cargo, beside the Authorised Slip Number (ASN), the Vehicle Time Slot Booking (VTSB) is also required.
For vehicles with cargo, the documents are to be provided to the Gates and Documentation team at the main gate for identification/verification before allowed entry.
For access rejected, security personnel will intervene to handle the exception.

Question 13

How do I submit trailer overnight parking application?

commercialadmin · Accepted Answer

Overnight parking of trailers is allowed for the following purposes:

Awaiting to receive discharge cargo
Standby for escort
Cargo brought in for loading

Terms & Conditions

Overnight parking is from 2300 hours to 0700 hours.
Submission of the said application must be made in JP-Online. Application must be submitted before parking is allowed.
Approval by Storage Management Team is required before overnight parking is allowed
The fee for overnight parking is $10.00/- night (exclusive of 7% GST).
Unauthorized parking penalty charge at $75.00/night (exclusive of 7% GST) will be imposed if no application is submitted and approved.

Question 14

Demerit Point Scheme (DPS)– What is the purpose for the implementation?

commercialadmin · Accepted Answer

Demerit Point Scheme (DPS) is introduced to align Port Safety with Jurong Port's Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) mission and vision. Mission Jurong Port is a multi-purpose port operator that provide facilities and services to the shipping and logistics industry. Jurong Port aims to provide an Environmentally-Friendly, Healthy and Safe (EHS) Workplace. Vision We are committed to provide all stakeholders with an incident-free, Environmentally-Friendly, Healthy and Safe (EHS) workplace, including staff, contractors, tenants, lessees, visitors and port community operating within Jurong Port. Policy Objectives: Jurong Port management is committed to achieving Environmentally-Friendly, Healthy and Safe (EHS) excellence and an incident-free workplace through:

Compliance with all applicable legislation and other requirements
Competency building through comprehensive training and robust work processes
Cultural promotion through Environmentally-Friendly, Healthy and Safe (EHS) programs and initiatives to continually improve Environmentally-Friendly, Healthy and Safe (EHS) performance
Communication at all levels to enhance effectiveness of Compliance, Competency Building and Cultural promotion

Demerit Point Scheme (DPS) is part of an on-going effort by Jurong Port to define its role as an occupier and to ensure its compliance with the Workplace, Safety and Health Act 2006 (“WSH Act”). Demerit Point Scheme (DPS), together with several other safety implementations such as training/dialogues/courses, issuance of permits-to-work and safety management system, aims to provide a safe and healthy working environment for all port users. Under Demerit Point Scheme (DPS), the Port will impose sanctions (demerit points and fines) on non-compliant port users – individuals and/or their employer-companies. Non-complaint port users may face debarment from the port if more than 24 demerit points is accumulated over a 24- month period.

Question 15

What are the infringement categories that the rules are applied?

commercialadmin · Accepted Answer

Demerit Point Scheme (DPS) consists of rules which fall under the following categories:

Safety (including health and environment);
Security;
Traffic;
Operation;
Human Resource (HR) (including those requirements for work permit and labour law)

A Notice of Infringement (NOI) is issued for infringement committed in the port.

Question 16

What are the penalties for infringements?

commercialadmin · Accepted Answer

For any infringement committed, the offender will be penalised according to the classification of offence as per the table shown below.

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3634" src="https://www.jp.com.sg/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Penalties-for-infringement.jpg" alt="" width="688" height="225" />

Question 17

How should I settle the payment of the penalty fees?

commercialadmin · Accepted Answer

Upon receipt of Sanction Notice, offender shall either:

Proceed to pay the enforcement charge with the notice at Jurong Port Pass Office within 7 working days from date of Notice

OR

Log an appeal against the infringement within 7 working days from the date of the Notice.

Question 18

What would be the outcome when the offender does not act on the notice?

commercialadmin · Accepted Answer

If the offender does not take any actions within 7 working days period, offender’s pass will be suspended temporarily until necessary actions has been carried out by the company and or the offender.
To have the suspension lifted, the offender is required to settle the summon (if any) and to go for counselling.

Question 19

How do I submit an appeal against the Notice of Infringement (NOI) issued to me?

commercialadmin · Accepted Answer

Upon receipt of Sanction Notice, offender who wish to appeal must make an appeal request via JP-Online within 7 working days (from date of Notice). (1) Go to https://www.jurongportonline.com/JPPASS/ (2) Under Demerit Points System (DPS), select Appeal Request

(3) Under Appeal Type, select “Company OR Individual Appeal Request”

(4) Key in Notice Serial No. (5) Key in Company Code / Identification No. (6) Click ADD. The decision of the Appeal Board is final. Appeal Result Notice will be mailed to the offender notifying the outcome.

Question 20

Is Contractor Permit compulsory for works to be carried out onboard vessels and open yard?

commercialadmin · Accepted Answer

Yes, Contractor Permit is compulsory.

Contractors requesting to do maintenance, repairs and other forms of ancillary works on vessel or at open yard/warehouse must apply for a contractor permit from the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Department. The Contractor Permit and Risk Assessment are to be submitted to the Safety counter at Pass and Permit office or can be submitted on JP-Online for approval.

A Safety Assessor must be arranged by the company requesting for the service. The Safety Assessor after inspecting the site will provide an Inspection certificate to Jurong Port for the Contractor Permit to be approved. The works are to be carried out only in specified areas in the permit.

A fee of $100.00 (exclusive of 7% GST) will also be levied.

(1) Login to JP-Online

(2) Select “Other Services”

(3) Select “GB Misc Application”

(4) Under the type of application, choose “Contractor Permit”

(5) Key in Date From /To

(6) Click Submit at Application Status

(7) Click Add

(8) Complete the form & Submit.

(1) Login to JP-Online (2) Select “Other Services” (3) Select “GB Misc Application”

(4) Under the type of application, choose “Contractor Permit” (5) Key in Date From /To (6) Click Submit at Application Status (7) Click Add (8) Complete the form & Submit.

Question 21

What is required for the application for Hot Work Permit?

commercialadmin · Accepted Answer

Hot Work Permit is required where cutting/welding works need to be carried out either at the yard, warehouse and or onboard vessel.
For hot work onboard vessel, a Safety Assessor need to be appointed by the Agent/Contractor.
The Safety Assessor will check and gas free the area that is to be worked before providing an approval notice to the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Department.
The Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Department will then approve the Hot Work Permit application. A fee for the application would be imposed.

(1) Login to JP-Online (2) Select “Other Services” (3) Select “GB Misc Application”

(4) Under the type of application, choose “Hot Work Permit” (5) Key in Date From /To (6) Click Submit at Application Status (7) Click Add (8) Complete the form & Submit.

Question 22

Is a fireman required for Hot Work operation?

commercialadmin · Accepted Answer

A fireman is required to be on standby throughout the entire period of operation. The fireman is to be appointed by the contractor. The charges for the appointment of the fireman is paid for by the contractor.

Question 23

What are the requirements for the entry or exit of crew?

commercialadmin · Accepted Answer

Entry and exit of ship crew is managed by the Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA).
The vessel owner's Agent must submit the crew list in Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA) website to register the mentioned crew.
For entry, the Agent will have to disembark the crew at checkpoint at the main gate. The particulars are then verified and allowed entry into the port for reporting to vessel.
For exit, the process is repeated. After verification by Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA) at the main gate, the crew can be allowed to exit the port.

Question 24

What are the requirements for the entry or exit of personnel?

commercialadmin · Accepted Answer

A Short Term or Long Term Pass is required for entry into the port. Supporting document (company letter and/or Authorised Ship Number) is also needed. The pass will be scanned and biometric done prior to entry.

Question 25

What are the requirements for cargo declaration at Gate-in/Gate-Out?

commercialadmin · Accepted Answer

For entry by trailers with general cargo, beside the Authorised Slip Number (ASN), the Vehicle Time Slot Booking (VTSB) is also required.
For vehicles with cargo, the documents are to be provided to the Gates and Documentation team at the main gate for identification/verification before allowed entry.
For access rejected, security personnel will intervene to handle the exception.

Question 26

How do I submit trailer overnight parking application?

commercialadmin · Accepted Answer

Overnight parking of trailers is allowed for the following purposes:

Awaiting to receive discharge cargo
Standby for escort
Cargo brought in for loading

Terms & Conditions

Overnight parking is from 2300 hours to 0700 hours.
Submission of the said application must be made in JP-Online. Application must be submitted before parking is allowed.
Approval by Storage Management Team is required before overnight parking is allowed
The fee for overnight parking is $10.00/- night (exclusive of 7% GST).
Unauthorized parking penalty charge at $75.00/night (exclusive of 7% GST) will be imposed if no application is submitted and approved.

Safety & Security

Workplace Safety & Health

Demerit Point Scheme (DPS)

Demerit Point Scheme (DPS)– What is the purpose for the implementation?

What are the infringement categories that the rules are applied?

What are the penalties for infringements?

How should I settle the payment of the penalty fees?

What would be the outcome when the offender does not act on the notice?

How do I submit an appeal against the Notice of Infringement (NOI) issued to me?

Is Contractor Permit compulsory for works to be carried out onboard vessels and open yard?

Hot Work Application

What is required for the application for Hot Work Permit?

Is a fireman required for Hot Work operation?

Security

Entry/ Exit of Crew

What are the requirements for the entry or exit of crew?

Entry/Exit of Personnel

What are the requirements for the entry or exit of personnel?

Cargo Declaration at Gate-In/Gate-Out (Non-Containers)

What are the requirements for cargo declaration at Gate-in/Gate-Out?

Parking in the Port

How do I submit trailer overnight parking application?

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